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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists Newton Fyatt as Clerk and Jo Johnston as Treasurer. Details confirm appointments and official roles in the local government.
Charles Meyer seeks Trustee while Joseph Newman runs for Assessor. Charles Thackery is Selector. John Schultz competes for Justice of the Peace 2nd Precinct and Otto Wussel for Lrd Precinct. George Wambsgons and Tom Patterson are Constables for Precincts 1 and 2, with Fred Wessel running for Constable Precinct 3.
A column contrasts Theodore Roosevelt’s pledge not to seek another term with William Jennings Bryan’s political maneuvers after his 1900 defeat. It weighs promises versus performance, cites bank and trust issues, and notes Indiana Governor Hanly's call for a special legislature session to address hospital funding, tobacco protection, and a local option bill.
James A. Hemenway, the Republican candidate to succeed himself in the United States Senate, is described as an honest upright man and tireless worker for the people. The piece argues his reelection guarantees best interests and warns that defeat would be a step backward.
The speaker contrasts Theodore Roosevelt with William Jennings Bryan, arguing Roosevelt valued a man’s word as sacred and would not run for president again if it violated his conscience. He would keep his promise and preserve his honor rather than seek another term.
The piece notes a near split in the House 47 to 53 and suggests the Governor believes party platforms bind both current and future lawmakers. It states the local option bill could be raised this session or at a special session and, if passed, could be repealed later if not approved.
The reader notes the exact meaning of the Indiana Republican platform on temperance as stated in party lines. It outlines stance, proposals, and positions regarding alcohol policy and prohibition during the era.
The piece argues Republicans support preserving existing liquor laws and propose a county local option law letting counties vote to exclude saloons. It explains current remonstrance systems remain in effect where counties choose wet or dry status and notes the Moore amendment and Nicholson law as Republican actions upheld by courts.
The piece argues Sam Gompers as AFL president cannot claim private rights to push a party line. It notes his past shifts toward Bryan, his influence on union members, and potential suppression of dissent within the federation. It questions his ability to deliver a labor vote and warns against using union media for partisan campaigns.
J. J. Firestone of Allegan Michigan reports feeling fifty percent better after taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets last night. He calls them a fine article for billiousness and notes samples are available free through local outlets Baas and Schultz Batesville Bigney and Co Sunman.
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